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dmm12
dmm12
9 February 2022

Facade finish

Facade finish

Ok thats great thank you, would the mean as i have the bottom half being built with bricks etc to hold and internal beam I could continue to go up with Brick veneer, no…

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dmm12
Feb 09, 2022 11:37 am
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
9 February 2022

Uneven concrete slab!

Uneven concrete slab!

Instead of going down the self leveling road you could build a platform for it out of timber and decking boards and level the platform. That's what I did. It gets the shed…

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KnockItDown
Feb 09, 2022 9:30 am
KnockItDown
Kippers01
Kippers01
9 February 2022

Builder refuses to rectify defects

Builder refuses to rectify defects

Follow the disputes procedure in your contract exactly and let your builder know you will be sharing a factual and balanced account of your experience of them widely on…

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Kippers01
Feb 09, 2022 6:25 am
chippy
chippy
9 February 2022

Colorbond fencing how to angle

Colorbond fencing how to angle

Hi TrickyD The fences I've installed have slightly different posts than yours in that they have an angle on the corners that give you enough flat area to put them edge to…

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chippy
Feb 09, 2022 12:08 am
chippy
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
8 February 2022

Help need .. can i pullout home and land package

Help need .. can i pullout home and land package

The builder has a right to charge for any site investigations (soils/contours/BAL Reports) need to be able to price the house. If he hasn't done any just request a refund…

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BuildingandLegal
Feb 08, 2022 9:07 pm
BuildingandLegal
MB_ACA
MB_ACA
8 February 2022

MARKET RESEARCH - CONSUMER JOURNEY

MARKET RESEARCH - CONSUMER JOURNEY

Hi Everyone, My name is Matt and I am from ACA Research. We're an independent market research agency looking for…

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MB_ACA
Feb 08, 2022 2:56 pm
MB_ACA
Catalina9
Catalina9
8 February 2022

Help with finishes

Help with finishes

Thank you - I’m learning so much on this site :-) much appreciated

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Catalina9
Feb 08, 2022 1:47 pm
Echo2k3
Echo2k3
7 February 2022

Landscaping ideas

Landscaping ideas

100% agree with this, a nice render over it and lots of green leafy plants in the garden bed would be the simplest option that would look really nice.

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Echo2k3
Feb 07, 2022 2:59 pm
MelBr
MelBr
6 February 2022

What is this Building Product?

What is this Building Product?

Thanks so much. WorkSafe also stated the same thing, and has an inspector coming out over the incident.

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MelBr
Feb 06, 2022 2:56 pm
zqs
zqs
6 February 2022

Ideal Entrance Door width for 1.9m wide opening

Ideal Entrance Door width for 1.9m wide opening

Just as fyi; Ceiling height is 3.0m for the ground floor.

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zqs
Feb 06, 2022 1:42 pm

Hiya, We had to take our ceiling vent down to fix a leak and now we can't get it back up. The clips are double spring loaded and don't seem to go back very in and because…

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suswoo
Feb 06, 2022 11:14 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
6 February 2022

House - Sun Protector - West Side Wall

House - Sun Protector - West Side Wall

Might be a go - and certainly cheaper than fly over. Thanks.

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Saint Mike
Feb 06, 2022 10:21 am
Saint Mike
akashsethi10
akashsethi10
5 February 2022

Understand slope

Understand slope

Hi, a noob question here to which I think I know the answer but need someone to confirm. I’m buying this lot 50. The developers are doing the sandstone retaining walls…

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akashsethi10
Feb 05, 2022 9:32 pm
akashsethi10
Spazzen
Spazzen
5 February 2022

Multipurpose Media Room Design/Layout Advice

Multipurpose Media Room Design/Layout Advice

If it was tower speakers I'd do it the first way. With in wall speakers I'd get them from a hi-fi place that does installation. They can give you a package solution,…

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Spazzen
Feb 05, 2022 12:34 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
4 February 2022

Lounge Room Reno

Lounge Room Reno

Hi Alex, you could do it either way, but if you tile first you risk getting paint on your tiles which to me would be harder to clean then some tile dust on…

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Ashington Homes
Feb 04, 2022 11:19 am
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
3 February 2022

List of cost

List of cost

Hi I just saw your post. I used to run Metricon's townhouse business in NSW and I am currently developing 34 townhouses in Schofields NSW ( so I have a little bit of…

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Ashington Homes
Feb 03, 2022 1:55 pm
Ashington Homes
21262
21262
3 February 2022

Backyard landscaping ideas

Backyard landscaping ideas

Thanks I’ve just reposted

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21262
Feb 03, 2022 1:40 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
2 February 2022

Curved staircase

Curved staircase

There are quite a few variations Concrete starts around $30K here

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 02, 2022 8:31 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
2 February 2022

Metricon home solution

Metricon home solution

There's probably a post daily.....Paying a deposit to lock the price in isn't worth the paper it's written on The contract isn't enforceable until they start on site, Any…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 02, 2022 8:20 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
ohgosh
ohgosh
2 February 2022

House lower than street level

House lower than street level

Thanks aussieta Are these topographic numbers on orange lines in meters? I am also wondering what these numbers (BLxx, Chxx, TOPxx etc ) written in the corners mean?…

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ohgosh
Feb 02, 2022 10:04 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
1 February 2022

Retaining wall & council woes what next

Retaining wall & council woes what next

If the retaining wall and fence are moved 30mm onto your property , are you really going to miss that 30mm? Stewie

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Stewie D
Feb 01, 2022 8:51 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
1 February 2022

Stormwater pipe material, how long do they last?

Stormwater pipe material, how long do they last?

Probably. It is the rubber o-rings they use to join the pipes that degrade over time. They are after all just rubber. The earthenware pipes however if left undisturbed…

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Stewie D
Feb 01, 2022 8:32 am
oklouise
oklouise
31 January 2022

Architect / Builders in Orange, NSW

Architect / Builders in Orange, NSW

John Nunn builder in Orange but be prepared to wait

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oklouise
Jan 31, 2022 8:17 pm
GLO
GLO
30 January 2022

Builder wants camera removed from site

Builder wants camera removed from site

I had a camera monitoring my build. It caught other trades jumping the fencing and pinching materials. When I spoke to my site supervisor, he said 'don't worry, you will…

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GLO
Jan 30, 2022 8:02 pm
lukazi
lukazi
29 January 2022

Sell or hold the property?

Sell or hold the property?

Good point, seems like a nice growth from 1979. I might hold 😀 Just having to pay so much for all these jobs seems like such a waste.

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lukazi
Jan 29, 2022 12:08 pm
lukazi
lukazi
28 January 2022

Raising roof necessary?

Raising roof necessary?

Hi guys, Your help with this would be much appreciated. All the gutters and downpipes in my Melbourne property have been recently cleaned and the plumber said we need…

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lukazi
Jan 28, 2022 9:02 pm
TrickyRickyDoo
TrickyRickyDoo
28 January 2022

Trick in the contract by Dale Alcock?

Trick in the contract by Dale Alcock?

Our new build is 285sqm of living area (not including garage) and they've included a 20kw system.

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TrickyRickyDoo
Jan 28, 2022 4:56 pm

Hello, I am going to go through CDC for approval and have been asked to decrease the building height from 8m to 7m as the building height according to Cl.3C.16.6 cannot…

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zqs
Jan 27, 2022 9:04 pm
Kippers01
Kippers01
27 January 2022

Neighbour trespassing on our property to remove plants again

Neighbour trespassing on our property to remove plants again

Give your neighbour the opportunity to apologise and to replace the stolen plant!

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Kippers01
Jan 27, 2022 8:56 am
joltinjoe
joltinjoe
26 January 2022

[NSW[ Home building Compensation Fund (Insurance)

[NSW[ Home building Compensation Fund (Insurance)

Main thing is that you contract with the company and receive the insurance certificate in the name of the company. No other variation will protect you ie contract in…

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joltinjoe
Jan 26, 2022 8:40 am
4mozfan
4mozfan
25 January 2022

Berwick waters upper banks

Berwick waters upper banks

Hi, this is a very later reply :-)! But, i just joined the forum and yes I bought a land there. How about you?

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4mozfan
Jan 25, 2022 9:20 am

Yes, we understand that, we are just wanting to streamline the Red tape, as over 90% of DAT's are purchased & installed by the Farmer. Knowing what the Conduit Codes are…

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The Raptor
Jan 23, 2022 4:33 pm
The Raptor
TeresainGB
TeresainGB
23 January 2022

Reputable pool repair/service companies

Reputable pool repair/service companies

I moved to my property last year in Oct and one of the clauses was "Pool and its equipment to be in good working order" Well pretty much none of it was except for a…

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TeresainGB
Jan 23, 2022 3:39 pm
lukazi
lukazi
22 January 2022

Recommend structural eng and concreter in Melbourne

Recommend structural eng and concreter in Melbourne

Hi guys, I have some cracks in my Melbourne property. I had it inspected by a structural engineer however he now seems too busy, also with poor communication. I also need…

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lukazi
Jan 22, 2022 5:33 pm
Marge1
Marge1
22 January 2022

New home build

New home build

Yes. Your absolutely right Kippers ( and Pulse). I am finding this all out. I was a little harsh with them at first but Then reached an agreement. Many thanks for the…

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Marge1
Jan 22, 2022 4:30 am
buttleradam15
buttleradam15
22 January 2022

Cracking on beam joining with wall - concern ?

Cracking on beam joining with wall - concern ?

You can introduce a mesh between the beam and the wall say about 150 mm width throughout the joint before plastering. This will…

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buttleradam15
Jan 22, 2022 12:13 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
21 January 2022

Bad Concrete Pour

Bad Concrete Pour

How to plan a good concrete pour and avoid a bad one 1.Make sure you and the trades have the full engineering details and specifications beforehand 2.Have the compaction,…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 21, 2022 10:43 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
pw168
pw168
21 January 2022

Awnings on Hebel

Awnings on Hebel

I’m also interested in installing a retractable awning on my Hegel wall. Please PM me details of the Hegel rep. Thanks in advance. Cheers Paul

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pw168
Jan 21, 2022 10:35 pm
Base
Base
21 January 2022

Canberra - why no building contracts act for ACT?

Canberra - why no building contracts act for ACT?

While building in the ACT I experienced multiple frustrating moments as the builder was using a great degree discretion (in his favour) in the interpretation of some…

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Base
Jan 21, 2022 10:13 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
20 January 2022

Steel shortages?

Steel shortages?

Hey mike0083 Welcome to the forum Unfortunately there are a few price increases targeted before the elections Even if you have signed a contract, unless the slabs down…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 20, 2022 9:48 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Budapest
Budapest
20 January 2022

FSR - Right of Carriageway

FSR - Right of Carriageway

My (very limited) understanding is that it depends on how the battle axe is split up. If you have a 'common property' like this (https://ibb.co/Smwgqqf) both 37 and 37A…

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Budapest
Jan 20, 2022 8:07 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
18 January 2022

Moving retaining wall

Moving retaining wall

Hey @Emily94 Welcome to the forum Your plan shows Drainage and Sewer pipes adjacent to the boundary , so that may be the reason why the retaining walls are set back off…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 18, 2022 8:32 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
17 January 2022

Ethical conduct or no?

Ethical conduct or no?

Other than point you in the right direction with regards to the questions you need to ask and answers you need to seek... Here 1. Get sand penetrometer ( soil compaction)…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 17, 2022 9:57 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Kippers01
Kippers01
17 January 2022

Leaning steel piers

Leaning steel piers

Suggest you check the moisture levels in the subfloor, house, and cupboards. Sloping block, concreted subfloor, poor constuction, strange repairs, and forced ventilation…

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Kippers01
Jan 17, 2022 7:16 am
CBee
CBee
14 January 2022

Dulux colour match for polytech cafe cream

Dulux colour match for polytech cafe cream

Just in response to my own question in case anyone ever has the same question. Ha! I got a sample of polytech cafe cream matt and compared it to some of my dulux paint…

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CBee
Jan 14, 2022 7:57 pm
FinallyFoundAHome
FinallyFoundAHome
14 January 2022

Spec Builders for 12m wide property

Spec Builders for 12m wide property

NSW CDC guidelines allow 55% of land size which would be 290. Council is 55% of buidable area which does include setback requirements hence the smaller build area.

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FinallyFoundAHome
Jan 14, 2022 11:43 am
gunny
gunny
13 January 2022

Tile look colorbond roof

Tile look colorbond roof

We need colorbond roof due to low roof pitch. Can someone recommend or provide links to suppliers who might be selling tile look colorbond roof material?

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gunny
Jan 13, 2022 6:44 pm
aussieta
aussieta
13 January 2022

Painting discovered under wallpaper! how to peel off?

Painting discovered under wallpaper! how to peel off?

you work in arts and heritage yet ask internet randoms for advice i would have thought you were the experts

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aussieta
Jan 13, 2022 4:44 pm
aussieta

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